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For a long time, we were curious about this putty from Japan. We had seen it used in modelling magazines, but it proved hard to track down here in the UK - just like their Extra Thin Liquid Glue.
In the end, we found some on a trip to Spain & added a few packs to our inventory.
Listed under item 87051 in the Tamiya catalogue, the putty comes in a colourful packet about six inches long with Japanese instructions.
Inside are two lengths of carefully-wrapped putty – one white, the other yellow.
Like many epoxy putties, you should mix equal quantities together. The white seems to be the catalyst – inducing a chemical reaction that will eventually make the two inert mixed lengths of putty dry hard.
You’ve got a couple of hours to work it before it begins to set with total drying time listed as 5 to 6 hours. Once dry, it is absolutely rock hard and you can sand it & drill it to your heart’s content. You can also add fractionally more or less white to vary both the drying time & the smoothness of the final mixture.
As with most putties, you are best off working the putty quickly. The first 30 minutes being the optimum “window”.
A tip is to put the mixed putty in the fridge to prolong the working time a bit more if needed.
What we love about this putty is its quality. The two parts mix really well together to create an ultra-smooth putty with no lumps or bumps. It has just the right softness as well once mixed.
This means it is a joy to work. You can sculpt it to form stowage, weld seams or even uniforms. It is really easy to sculpt with carving tools, toothpicks or just a scalpel. Because of its inherent softness it retains the sculpted detail well. Whilst because of its refined texture, the surface remains shiny & smooth.
For the reasons above it is especially useful for making bedrolls & tent packs for your armoured vehicles. If you do find the odd fingerprint or defect, just smooth out the Tamiya putty with a finger dipped in talcum powder or a lacquer thinner (wear a glove though!).
We’ve added some shots to show its many & varied uses. You can clearly see just how blemish-free the mixed putty can be. Also, note that as well as weld beads, Tamiya Quick Type can be used to scratch build components. So give it a whirl soon & see for yourself.
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